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Mechanical Engineering · Q19

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 19

Q19

The surface hardness of the following order is achieved by nitriding operation

A.
600 VPN
B.
1500 VPN
C.
1000 to 1100 VPN
Answer
D.
250 VPN

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Nitriding is a heat treating process that diffuses nitrogen into the surface of a metal to create a case-hardened surface. and The surface hardness is achieved by nitriding operation at 1000 to 1100 VPN